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With a 25‑point advantage and a seventh‑place finish at New Hampshire, Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota looks to capitalize on high‑speed track strengths while Penske struggles on longer ovals, setting the stage for a dramatic title run.
A Lap 233 wheel detachment forced William Byron to finish 30th, prompting suspensions for Orane Ossowski and Allen Holman and a reshuffled crew for the next two races, while Ryan Blaney claimed the New Hampshire win.
NASCAR announces the first confirmed races for 2027, including the Daytona 500 and a slate of events across its national series, while broadcast arrangements and pending venues are detailed.
Dolly Parton’s unexpected partnership with NASCAR’s Richard Childress Racing brought her larger‑than‑life persona to the track, blending country music legend with high‑speed competition.
With the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season winding down, Denny Hamlin emerges as the clear favorite at +100, while rivals such as Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell hover at higher odds. Kyle Larson's surprising slide and the upcoming playoff schedule add intrigue to the final stretch.
As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series regular season draws to a close, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway becomes the decisive moment for playoff qualification, featuring a tight battle between Ryan Blaney and Denny Hamlin.
Ryan Blaney and Layne Riggs claimed victories at Daytona, while Lando Norris secured a second straight win at Zandvoort, setting the stage for upcoming events in Darlington, Bristol, Monza and Indianapolis.
Ryan Blaney’s third victory of the season propels him toward Daytona, while Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and a host of rising talents shape the competitive race for the Championship.
Gray Gaulding is set to compete in the upcoming Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway, backed by primary sponsors Garage 66, Super Power Studios and Randy Blain Construction. The race will be televised live on NBC.
NASCAR driver Noah Gragson explains why the long pre‑race wait is the toughest part of night events, how temperature and tire grip shift after dark, and what the season‑ending Coke Zero Sugar 400 means for fans and competitors.
A last‑minute scramble for grid positions sets the stage for a high‑stakes showdown at Daytona International Speedway.
Denny Hamlin’s four wins and 25‑point lead set the stage for a competitive Chase, while Team Penske aims to sharpen its performance on longer tracks.
Denny Hamlin entered the playoffs as the top seed, bolstered by a strong record on high‑speed ovals and a four‑win season, while Team Penske battles to improve on mile‑and‑a‑half tracks ahead of the decisive Chase schedule.
A 38‑year‑old from Buffalo, New York, Jankowiak brings a strong ARCA pedigree and a colorful radio moment to his first NASCAR national‑series start.
Wallace’s second‑place finish at New Hampshire underscores both his competitiveness and the fine margins that decide NASCAR races.
Austin Hill is set to drive the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series, stepping into the seat vacated by the late Kyle Busch. The move follows Hill’s 16 wins in the O’Reilly Series and his recent 14th‑place finish at Daytona.
Hamlin’s strong performance on high‑speed circuits and a 25‑point advantage set the stage for a showdown that will decide the final Chase spots.
Denny Hamlin’s seventh‑place run at New Hampshire secures the top seed in the NASCAR Chase, while Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney looks to extend its short‑track advantage. With new regulations looming for the Daytona 400 and a handful of drivers battling for the final spots, the championship picture remains fluid.
Denny Hamlin enters the NASCAR Chase as the top seed, holding a 25‑point advantage and a strong record on high‑speed ovals. Meanwhile, Team Penske’s recent setbacks on 1.5‑mile tracks and new Daytona rules add intrigue to the upcoming races.
Ross Chastain’s 2026 NASCAR playoff aspirations were abruptly halted at New Hampshire Motor Speedway when his engine blew out after just 41 laps, forcing the veteran driver to retire from the Dollar Tree 301 and leaving Shane van Gisbergen as the primary contender for the final playoff spots at Daytona.
Denny Hamlin’s seventh‑place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway secured the top seed in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase, giving him a 25‑point lead as the season heads into its final stretch.
The 2026 NASCAR season culminates with a high‑stakes race at Daytona, where ticket sales begin at $63 and drivers jostle for playoff positioning.
Ryan Blaney’s third win of the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway underscores Penske’s resurgence, while Denny Hamlin clinches the regular‑season title and the stage is set for a dramatic finale.
Ryan Blaney secured his third victory of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, holding off Bubba Wallace by 0.586 seconds after a botched pit stop and a 40‑lap run on wet tires.